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Exchange Of A Drain Tube In An Abscess Or Cyst

Alabama rates for HCPCS 49423

An existing drainage tube sitting in an abscess or a cyst is swapped for a new one over a guidewire, with X-ray imaging used to hold the track and confirm the replacement sits correctly. It is done when the tube blocks, cracks or starts to slip out, or when a long-standing drain is due for routine replacement. A working tube is left in place at the end, so this is a swap rather than a removal, and the collection can be anywhere in the body.

Rates data updated July 2026.

Facilitymedian $1,259 · 10th–90th $617$2,5120%10%10th90th$1,259Professionalmedian $398 · 10th–90th $66$1,0230%10%10th90th$398$50.0$100.0$200.0$500.0$1.0K$2.0K$5.0K

Distribution of negotiated rates across all payers (price axis is log-scale). Facility and professional rates are different services and are charted separately. Need provider-level prices? Contact us.

Insurance Carrier
Aetna
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$575.44
Median
$1,096.48
Typical High
$2,398.83
Aetna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$66.07
Median
$426.58
Typical High
$1,071.52
Ambetter
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$46.77
Median
$46.77
Typical High
$46.77
BCBS
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$1,023.29
Median
$1,230.27
Typical High
$1,621.81
BCBS
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$407.38
Typical High
$741.31
Cigna
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$77.62
Median
$269.15
Typical High
$1,047.13
United
Setting
Facility
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$501.19
Median
$1,778.28
Typical High
$3,235.94
United
Setting
Professional
Modifier
Global
Typical Low
$61.66
Median
$398.11
Typical High
$851.14